Xcaret Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Swim with the dolphins

Swim with the dolphins, Xcaret

 solopes Says:  It's expensive, but if you don't book early in the morning, forget it. The experience of swimming with the dolphins in a large pool is reserved only for a few visitors, but everybody may watch it. And what a show! 

Kids

Kids, Xcaret

 solopes Says:  Xcaret was a paradise for kids - excellent to swim, the many attractions well integrated with Nature, were a never ending motif for constant discoveries and enthusiasm. The day is short, in Xcaret! 

Swim

Swim, Xcaret

 solopes Says:  Xcaret is not exactly a good beach, but a wonderful place to swim. Protected and safe, it seems a natural pool surrounded by history and amusement. 

History

History, Xcaret

 solopes Says:  Xcaret is a mixed park, with a little of almost everything to suit all tastes. Being mainly an amusement park, nature prevails and history is also present with some historic basic remains. At least by the time we were there, because they were still excavating... 

Swimming with dolphins or dolphins and her babies

Swimming with dolphins or dolphins and her babies, Xcaret

 xcaret09 Says:  I was at Xcaret last week, and definitly it became one of my favorite places to go to. I found out that there is this new attraction, and is one of a kind in the world. Xcaret has the largest breed of dolphins in the world, in fact all the money earned from photos and videos... 

Swimming with dolphins or dolphins and her babies

Swimming with dolphins or dolphins and her babies, Xcaret

 xcaret09 Says:  I was at Xcaret last week, and definitly it became one of my favorite places to go to. I found out that there is this new attraction, and is one of a kind in the world. Xcaret has the largest breed of dolphins in the world, in fact all the money earned from photos and videos... 

The reason for the Mayan riviera

The reason for the Mayan riviera, Xcaret

 MrCockles Says:  This park is like no amusement park I've ever been to. It's crammed full of things you'll have never witnessed before unless perhaps you live around here. It's like a zoo only you can really get in there and be part of the animals day. Whether they want you to be, I think... 

Night show

Night show, Xcaret

 Robert_Hun Says:  A spectacular gala performance every evening reminding to Mexico´s golden years and the ancient Mayan ages, a colorful fair, a drama of the pre-hispanic ballgame and ball of fire. 

A memory you will take with you forever.

A memory you will take with you forever., Xcaret

 Dutchnatasja Says:  Dolphin swim program Experience the magical sensation of swimming with dolphins in paradise! Xcaret gives you the chance swim with the most intelligent and charismatic species in the ocean, dolphin. Play, learn and interact with our fascinating and friendly bottlenose... 

Spider Monkeys

Spider Monkeys, Xcaret

 Oviparous Says:  Not something I see very often where I'm from. Quite thrilling for me. 

Snorkel Under Mayan Ruins

Snorkel Under Mayan Ruins, Xcaret

 Oviparous Says:  An underground river that is open for snorkeling. Quite exciting to be underneath ruins that are thousands of years old. 

Xcaret park

Xcaret park, Xcaret

 MJH_canada Says:  a really nice place with many animals, flowers, butterflys,... you can swim into an underground river, swim with the dolphins ($$).Check for all the shows during the day on the site. The pre-hispanic dances where very impressive.The night show is a must see! 

Horse Ridding Show

Horse Ridding  Show, Xcaret

 supermediania Says:  They also show you at the park an interesting ridding contest. 

Restaurants  

Food all around…

Food all around…, Xcaret

 Ronald_T Says:  You will find some cheap, some more expensive food all over the park. The best place to eat in the park is by the beach. Sitting nice outside under a reed roof with life music you will enjoy this fine atmosphere. My favourite dish there was seafood. Something I like... 

Nightlife  

Folkloric dancing…: The evening show…

Folkloric dancing…: The evening show…, Xcaret

 Ronald_T Says:  Finally, accompanied by the frantic beating of pre-Hispanic drums we arrived in the open-air theatre and into a kaleidoscopic display of folklore that makes feel you the essence of Mexico down to your bones.If you’re there, don’t miss the show! 

The Pre-Hispanic drums…: The evening show…

The Pre-Hispanic drums…: The evening show…, Xcaret

 Ronald_T Says:  And believe me; those drums are so noisy that you have a chance for a big headache… 

Transportation  

Taxi to Playa del Carmen

Taxi to Playa del Carmen, Xcaret

 violette_ca Says:  To go shopping at Playa del Carmen, it's only 10$ USD. It's better to leave the hotel around 16:00 because it's not too hot. The 5th Avenue you'll find many stores to make bargain. Don't be shy to bargain, mexicans like it. 

Tourist Traps  

Underground rivers

Underground rivers, Xcaret

 solopes Says:  One of the many optional activities in Xcaret is a swim in the underground rivers. Well, don't waste your time in that. You will wear a life jacket, dive, and follow the other in a dark and narrow water line, pushing and pulling the people around you. There's nothing to see,... 

What to Pack  

A mug is a must!

A mug is a must!, Xcaret

 MJH_canada Says:   Bringing an isolated mug is a very good idea. Your drinks will stay cooler and you will get a bigger glass = less trips to the bar! 

Off The Beaten Path  

Xel-Ha park

Xel-Ha park, Xcaret

 violette_ca Says:  It's the place for snokel, swim with dolphin, walk in the jungle, etc. You must stay ther all day long. 

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Riviera Maya Travel - Xcaret Park

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 Next to our Hotel it was the Xcaret Park , there you could do and see a lot of things. In this picture you could see a Maya Dance show. 

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Xcaret a tropical paradise

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 We had the change to swim with the most intelligent and charismatic species in the ocean, dolphin. During the dolphin swim program at Xcaret, a group of dolphins will swim freely with you long enough... 

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Wonderful Park

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 I don't know if it has accomodations but we visited this park as a day trip from Cancun. It is something easy to reach by car or bus and not to be missed. 

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The park of Xcaret is to speak about paradise...

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 We visited Xcaret on our vacation in Cancun, and it was the nicest trip we made there. If we ever go back to Cancun, we will visit Xcaret again. The park of Xcaret is to speak about paradise. It is a... 

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Xcaret Eco-Archaeological Park...

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Xcaret. I'd love to share with you the 33 tips I've written, the 54 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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